Titles are available at the circulation desk. New members are always welcome to any group. Registration is not required, unless noted.
Page Turners
1st Tuesday* of the Month at 1pm
This lively discussion group typically meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Schoolhouse. The reading selections are mostly fiction choices–with a sprinkling of non-fiction and classics–with an emphasis on books appealing to an eclectic taste as well as those with interesting points of discussion. This group runs September through June. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome. Copies of the discussion book are available in the library to check out at the circulation desk a month prior to discussion. For more information contact: Tamara Dalton [email protected]
Upcoming Books & Meetings (Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month except when noted by *)
April 2, 2019: Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah (Nonfiction) – Available on: Overdrive E-book
May 7, 2019: Afternoon Tea and Summer Reading Book Swap
June 4, 2019: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman – Available on: Overdrive E-book, Overdrive Audio
Novel Conversations
1st Tuesday* of the Month at 7pm
Our new, evening discussion group is geared toward those who work during the day and are unable to attend a daytime book club. Typically, the group meets for a casual hour-long discussion on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Schoolhouse. The reading selections are mostly fiction choices–with a sprinkling of nonfiction and classics–with an emphasis on books appealing to an eclectic taste as well as those with interesting points of discussion. This group runs September through June. All are welcome, anytime. No registration is required. Copies of the discussion book are available in the library to check out at the circulation desk a month prior to discussion. For more information contact: Tamara Dalton [email protected]
April 2, 2019: Behold the Dreamers, by Imbolo Mbue – Available on: Overdrive E-book
May 7, 2019: Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah (Nonfiction) – Available on: Overdrive E-book
June 4, 2019: Coffee & Dessert and Summer Reading Book Swap
September 2019: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman – Available on: Overdrive E-book, Overdrive Audio
Insatiable Readers
2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm
Spend an enjoyable evening at the Norfolk Public Library with people who share similar interests and are passionate about reading. Formerly the History Book Discussion Group, this participant-run adult discussion group focuses on non-fiction selections, with some historical fiction titles thrown in, that are of both historical and contemporary interest. New members are always welcome to attend. Copies of the discussion book are available in the library to check out at the circulation desk a month prior to discussion.
This group typically meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Schoolhouse. This group runs September through June.
For more information contact: Jane Hoffman, [email protected]
March 14, 2019: Founding Mothers, by Cokie Roberts
April 11, 2019: 438 Days, by Jonathan Franklin
May 9, 2019: The Terrible Hours: The Greatest Submarine Rescue in History, by Peter Maas
June 13, 2019: The Women in the Castle, by Jessica Shattuck
Great Decisions
3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm
Developed by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions Discussion Program is designed to bring millions of Americans together in study groups to discuss, debate and learn about compelling issues of the day. Prepare for the discussion by viewing a short video, reading a few brief articles, then discussing and debating timely national and international issues.
For more information contact: Ralphael Maliakal [email protected]
The new 2019 Great Decisions book is available at the circulation desk.
Read It and Eat It
Every 6 weeks at 7pm. Registration is required. Please check the calendar for specific dates.
Join others who share a passion for cookbooks to discuss and sample the fares of some of today’s more celebrated cookbook titles. Although bringing a prepared dish is not required, it is encouraged. Check the event calendar for specific dates. Titles will be available at the circulation desk weeks ahead of the meeting. For more information contact Sarah Ward, [email protected]
April 25, 2019: Mediterranean – Register here
Word of Mouth
2nd Tuesday* of the month at 2pm
Have you read any good books lately? Stop by and share with this informal gathering. Listen to the picks and pans of this avid group of readers. At the end of the season, we’ll vote for our favorite books!
Taste of Poetry
2nd Tuesday* of the month at 12pm (*Unless otherwise noted)
Bring your lunch and an appetite for poetry. Each month we look at a few poems by a well-known poet. We provide copies of the poems – no need to read anything in advance – and lead a discussion after reading them.
March 12, 2019: Billy Collins
April 9, 2019: Pablo Neruda
May 14, 2019: Maya Angelou
June 11, 2019: Li-Young Lee
YA Book Club for Adults
Are you an adult who still enjoys the drama and angst of teenage life? Then this book club is for you! Join fellow YA lovers at a local restaurant on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss young adult literature. Registration is required, click on the date to register. Please note this group does not meet at the library! For more information please contact Libby O’Neill, [email protected].
Location: Eagle Brook Saloon, 258 Dedham St.
While the library can provide the books, your drinks and food are on you!
April 3: Far From the Tree by Robin Benway
May 1: I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
June 5: A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi